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Dr Faisal received his PhD (2010) in Exercise and Cardiorespiratory Physiology from the University of Waterloo, Canada. His PhD training was conducted at the Cardiovascular Dynamics Laboratory under the supervision of Professor Richard Hughson and his PhD dissertation was examined by Professor Brian Whipp. Following his PhD training, Dr. Faisal completed a postdoctoral fellowship (2012-2016) in clinical exercise physiology in the Department of Medicine at Queen’s University under the mentorship of Professor Denis O’Donnell. Dr Faisal has awarded the prestige European Respiratory Society Fellowship (2017-2018) in the Muscle Lab at Imperial College London, UK under the mentorship of Professor Michael Polkey and Dr Nicholas Hopkinson. Dr Faisal began his academic appointment at Manchester Metropolitan University as a Senior Lecturer of Sport and Exercise Physiology in 2019.
Dr Faisal has been a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy since 2018. He leads the Cardiopulmonary Physiology Units at undergraduate and masters.
Dr Faisal has an integrative exercise physiology research program aims to better understand the physiological factors (cardiovascular, respiratory and skeletal muscle) that limit exercise tolerance in health, sport and disease. Dr Faisal is a full member of the Research Centre for Musculoskeletal Science & Sports Medicine which has several novel measurement techniques to simultaneously assess the muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, and neuro-physiological responses to exercise. PhD students interested in pursuing graduate training are encouraged to contact Dr Faisal directly.
AS. Sadaka, A. Faisal, YM. Khalil, SM. Mourad, MH. Zidan, et al. MI. Polkey, NS. Hopkinson. (2021). Reduced skeletal muscle endurance and ventilatory efficiency during exercise in adult smokers without airflow obstruction. J Appl Physiol (1985). 130(4), pp.976-986.
AF. Elbehairy, A. Faisal, CE. Ciavaglia, C. Kwok, K. Reid, et al. SG. Vincent, NJ. Domnik, JA. Neder, DE. O'Donnell. (2018). Severe Exertional Dyspnea in an Ex-Smoker with a Large Apical Bulla. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 15(10), pp.1221-1228.
D. Langer, C. Ciavaglia, A. Faisal, KA. Webb, JA. Neder, et al. R. Gosselink, S. Dacha, M. Topalovic, A. Ivanova, DE. O'Donnell. (2018). Inspiratory muscle training reduces diaphragm activation and dyspnea during exercise in COPD. J Appl Physiol (1985). 125(2), pp.381-392.
ES. Walsted, A. Faisal, CJ. Jolley, LL. Swanton, MJ. Pavitt, et al. Y-M. Luo, V. Backer, MI. Polkey, JH. Hull. (2018). Increased respiratory neural drive and work of breathing in exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction. J Appl Physiol (1985). 124(2), pp.356-363.
DE. O'Donnell, AF. Elbehairy, A. Faisal, JA. Neder, KA. Webb, et al. . Canadian Respiratory Research Network (CRRN). (2018). Sensory-mechanical effects of a dual bronchodilator and its anticholinergic component in COPD. Respir Physiol Neurobiol. 247, pp.116-125.
AF. Elbehairy, K. Hockmann, CE. Ciavaglia, A. Faisal, E. Hill, et al. KA. Webb, JA. Neder, DE. O'Donnell. (2017). Unraveling the Cause of Severe Exertional Dyspnea in a Heavy Smoker. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 14(12), pp.1849-1855.
AF. Elbehairy, A. Faisal, JA. Guenette, D. Jensen, KA. Webb, et al. R. Ahmed, JA. Neder, DE. O'Donnell, . Canadian Respiratory Research Network (CRRN). (2017). Resting Physiological Correlates of Reduced Exercise Capacity in Smokers with Mild Airway Obstruction. COPD. 14(3), pp.267-275.
DE. O'Donnell, AF. Elbehairy, A. Faisal, KA. Webb, JA. Neder, et al. DA. Mahler. (2016). “Exertional dyspnoea in COPD: the clinical utility of cardiopulmonary exercise testing.” Denis E. O'Donnell, Amany F. Elbehairy, Azmy Faisal, Katherine A. Webb, J. Alberto Neder and Donald A. Mahler. Eur Respir Rev 2016; 25: 333–347. European Respiratory Review. 25(142), pp.513-513.
AF. Elbehairy, JA. Guenette, A. Faisal, CE. Ciavaglia, KA. Webb, et al. D. Jensen, AH. Ramsook, JA. Neder, DE. O'Donnell, . Canadian Respiratory Research Network. (2016). Mechanisms of exertional dyspnoea in symptomatic smokers without COPD. Eur Respir J. 48(3), pp.694-705.
A. Faisal, KS. Dyson, RL. Hughson (2016). Corrigendum. Prolonged ischaemia impairs muscle blood flow and oxygen uptake dynamics during subsequent heavy exercise. J Physiol. 594(7), pp.1957-1957.
A. Faisal, BJ. Alghamdi, CE. Ciavaglia, AF. Elbehairy, KA. Webb, et al. J. Ora, JA. Neder, DE. O'Donnell. (2016). Common Mechanisms of Dyspnea in Chronic Interstitial and Obstructive Lung Disorders. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 193(3), pp.299-309.
A. Faisal, Z. Zoumot, PL. Shah, JA. Neder, MI. Polkey, et al. NS. Hopkinson. (2016). Effective Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction Accelerates Exercise Oxygen Uptake Kinetics in Emphysema. Chest. 149(2), pp.435-446.
A. Faisal, KA. Webb, JA. Guenette, D. Jensen, JA. Neder, et al. DE. O'Donnell, . Canadian Respiratory Research Network. (2015). Effect of age-related ventilatory inefficiency on respiratory sensation during exercise. Respir Physiol Neurobiol. 205, pp.129-139.
RL. Hughson, A. Faisal (2012). Response to letter of A. Adami, S. Pogliaghi, G. De Roia, C. Capelli. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 112(1), pp.399-400.
RL. Hughson, A. Faisal (2011). On the method of fitting cardiac output kinetics in severe exercise. Eur J Appl Physiol. 111(7), pp.1529-1531.
A. Faisal, KR. Beavers, RL. Hughson (2010). O2 uptake and blood pressure regulation at the onset of exercise: interaction of circadian rhythm and priming exercise. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 299(6), pp.H1832-H1842.
A. Faisal, KS. Dyson, RL. Hughson (2010). Prolonged ischaemia impairs muscle blood flow and oxygen uptake dynamics during subsequent heavy exercise. J Physiol. 588(Pt 19), pp.3785-3797.
A. Faisal, KR. Beavers, AD. Robertson, RL. Hughson (2009). Prior moderate and heavy exercise accelerate oxygen uptake and cardiac output kinetics in endurance athletes. J Appl Physiol (1985). 106(5), pp.1553-1563.
AF. Elbehairy, A. Faisal, H. Mcisaac, CE. Ciavaglia, JA. Neder, et al. DE. O'Donnell. (2019). Mechanisms of orthopnea in patients with advanced COPD. In: EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL. Madrid, SPAIN, 28/9/2019.
ES. Walsted, A. Faisal, MJ. Pavitt, V. Backer, Y-M. Luo, et al. MI. Polkey, JH. Hull. (2018). Laryngeal laser surgery reduces neural respiratory drive and work of breathing in exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction. In: Clinical respiratory physiology, exercise and functional imaging. Paris, FRANCE, 15/9/2018.
ES. Walsted, A. Faisal, CJ. Jolley, LL. Swanton, MJ. Pavitt, et al. YM. Luo, V. Backer, MI. Polkey, JH. Hull. (2017). T3 Increased respiratory neural drive and work of breathing in exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction. In: BTS/BALR/BLF Early Career Investigator awards symposium. London, ENGLAND, 6/12/2017. pp.A1-A2.
A. Faisal, AS. Sadaka, H. Purcell, MI. Polkey, NS. Hopkinson (2017). Reduced ventilatory efficiency and muscle endurance in smokers with normal spirometry. In: Clinical Respiratory Physiology, Exercise and Functional Imaging. Milan, ITALY, 9/9/2017.
K. Webb, A. Elbehairy, A. Faisal, JA. Neder, D. O'Donnell (2017). Effects of umeclidinium/vilanterol (UME/VIL) versus umeclidinium (UME) on exertional dyspnea and respiratory mechanics in moderate COPD. In: Clinical Respiratory Physiology, Exercise and Functional Imaging. Milan, ITALY, 9/9/2017.
AF. Elbehairy, A. Faisal, CE. Ciavaglia, M. Preston, JA. Guenette, et al. D. Jensen, KA. Webb, JA. Neder, DE. O'Donnell. (2015). Respiratory Neural Drive And Dyspnea Are Increased During Exercise In Smokers At Risk For COPD. In: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE. Denver, CO, 15/5/2015.
A. Elbehairy, A. Faisal, C. Ciavaglia, D. Langer, M. Preston, et al. K. Webb, JA. Neder, D. O'Donnell. (2014). Is ventilatory efficiency impaired during progressive exercise in mild COPD?. In: EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL.
A. Faisal, RC. Chin, CE. Ciavaglia, ME. Preston, KA. Webb, et al. JA. Neder, DE. O'Donnell. (2014). Respiratory System Limitations To Exercise Performance In Older Men With High Cardio-Respiratory Fitness. In: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE.
A. Faisal, Z. Zoumot, CC. Davey, H. Helen, P. Shah, et al. NS. Hopkinson, JA. Neder, MI. Polkey. (2014). Successful Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction With Endobronchial Valves Accelerates Exercise Oxygen Uptake Kinetics In Patients With Emphysema. In: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE.
BJ. Alghamdi, A. Faisal, CE. Ciavaglia, J. Ora, KA. Webb, et al. DE. O'Donnell. (2014). Intensity And Quality Of Exertional Dyspnea Are Similar In Patients With Restrictive And Obstructive Lung Diseases When Resting Inspiratory Capacity Is Matched. In: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE.
Z. Zoumot, A. Faisal, N. Hopkinson, P. Shah, M. Polkey (2013). Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction with endobronchial valves improves exercise capacity but not oxygen uptake kinetics in a group of patients with severe emphysema. In: EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL.
A. Faisal, K. Hammouda (2013). High Intensity Aerobics Training Induces Robust Improvements In Cardiopulmonary Function In Healthy Adolescent Boys. In: MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE. Indianapolis, IN, 28/5/2013. pp.3-3.
A. Faisal, KR. Beavers, AD. Robertson, RL. Hughson (2012). Priming Exercise Induced Attenuation Of VO2 Slow Component Is Associated With Changes In Muscle EMG Activity. In: JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE. pp.385-385.
A. Faisal, KR. Beavers, AD. Robertson, RL. Hughson (2011). Priming Exercise Induced Attenuation Of VO2 Slow Component Is Associated With Changes In Muscle EMG Activity. In: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. Denver, CO, 31/5/2011. pp.385-385.
A. Faisal, AD. Robertson, KR. Beavers, RL. Hughson (2008). Circadian Rhythm Affects Oxygen Uptake Kinetics In Moderate Not Heavy Exercise. In: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. pp.S116-S116.